Category: Caring for Your Fabric
Caring for your fabric is easy peasy! Learn about whether to prewash or not to prewash that beautiful new fabric you just purchased. Should you use hot water or cold water? We know! Which fabrics can be ironed? What’s the best way to store your fabric stash? We have the answer to those questions and more right here on Nancy’s Notions.
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How to Avoid Sun Damage on Quilts
Hey there, fellow quilt enthusiasts! It’s time to talk about the effects of sunlight on antique quilts from the past and on the quilts…
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Is Name Brand Fabric Better Than Box Store Fabric?
Quilting cotton fabric is a popular choice for quilts, but not all quilting cotton fabrics are created equal. When it comes to choosing between…
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How To Store Quilts Properly
Quilts are precious and delicate items that require special care when it comes to preserving and storing them. Whether you’ve inherited a family heirloom…
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Prewashing Fabric – Is it Necessary?
Let’s answer the age-old question: Which came first? The color orange or the fruit orange? Did someone name the fruit because of the color? …
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All About Quilting, Caring for Your Fabric, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricSpoiler Alert: Flannel Shrinks
Sewing with flannel should not be intimidating. I know you’re asking yourself “Will flannel shrink?” and “Do I have to prewash flannel fabric?” I…